City Council
Regular MeetingCoppell, TX · January 24, 2023
Minutes
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Present 8 - Wes Mays;Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John
Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Also present were Deputy City Managers Vicki Chiavetta and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Victoria Thomas and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 24,
2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.076 and 551.089 of the Tex. Government Code to
deliberate security deployments and security information and
implementation of financial transactions; and or implementation of
security personnel measures and devices involving financial transactions
within the financial department.
Discussed under Executive Session
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3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:06 p.m.
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Presentation by City of Coppell’s Financial Advisor.
C. Discussion regarding cashless transactions at city facilities.
D. Discussion regarding the cancellation of the March 14, 2023, City
Council Meeting.
E. Discussion concerning service organization presentation funding
process.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:57 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Beth Kellner with the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
6. Recognition of Ed Guignon for his years of service to the City of Coppell.
Mayor, City Council, and the Community Experiences Department honored Ed
Guignon for his years of service to the City of Coppell.
Proclamation
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation designating January 24, 2023, as
“Vicki Chiavetta Appreciation Day”; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Deputy City Manager Vicki Chiavetta.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
8. Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Wes Mays advised that no one signed up to speak.
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9. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the Minutes: January 10, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval to enter into a master maintenance agreement for the
annual subscription of the City of Coppell Enterprise Asset Management
System (EAM) Contract with Cartegraph Systems, LLC; with an option to
renew annually for three (3) additional years; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C. Consider approval to purchase five (5) Interceptor Utility Hybrids from
Silsbee Ford through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing
vehicles; as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; in the amount
of $285,875.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider accepting the resignation of Ed Guignon from the Parks and
Recreation Board and appointing Jeff Roller as a Regular member for
the remainder of the unexpired term.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E. Consider approval of an amended and restated grant agreement
between the City of Coppell and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce for
the Discover Coppell Marketing Campaign; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
10. Consider the cancellation of the March 14, 2023, City Council Meeting
due to the date falling during Spring Break.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
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Councilmember Mark Hill, that this Agenda Items be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
11. Consider approval of a Resolution ordering a General Municipal Election
to be held on May 6, 2023, for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5, and 7; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute a Joint Election Agreement
with Dallas and Denton Counties.
Considerar la aprobación de una Resolución donde convoca una
Elección General para miembros del consejo de los Lugares 1, 3, 5 y 7;
para el sábado 6 de mayo del 2023; y autorizar al alcalde para firmar y
ejecutar un contrato de Elección Conjunta con los condados de Dallas y
Denton.
THEO ĐÂY RA QUYẾT ĐỊNH rằng cuộc tổng tuyển cử sẽ được tổ chức
vào ngày 6 tháng 5 năm 2023, từ 7:00 sáng đến 7:00 tối, với mục đích
bầu một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 1, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí
3, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 5, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 7
với nhiệm kỳ ba năm. Ứng viên cho một vị trí nhận được đa số trong tổng
số phiếu bầu cho tất cả ứng viên cho vị trí đó sẽ được chọn để đảm nhận
nhiệm kỳ đó hoặc cho đến khi người kế nhiệm của người đó được bầu
hợp lệ và đủ tiêu chuẩn. Cuộc bầu cử sẽ được tổ chức dưới hình thức
Bầu Cử Chung do Quản Trị Viên Bầu Cử của Quận Dallas và Denton
quản lý, tương ứng, theo các điều khoản của Bộ Luật Bầu Cử Texas và
Thỏa Thuận Bầu Cử Chung với mỗi quận.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2023-0124.1
12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager gave the following project updates:
Intersection Improvements - work is substantially complete. Design work is
beginning for the right-turn lane at Eastlake.
S. Belt Line Road work is continuing with concrete paving on the northbound
lanes.
Moore Road Boardwalk is tentatively scheduled to begin on January 30th.
Denton Creek grade control structure construction is substantially complete.
The Village Parkway Pump Station's permanent backup generator is being
delayed to late summer of 2023 from late spring of 2023 due to delays in supply
of generator enclosure and fuel equipment.
The pavement striping contractor is currently working on E Belt Line Road. The
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contractor is scheduled to stripe school zones once E Belt Line Road is
complete.
13. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Are you interested in the future of Old Town Coppell? You are encouraged to
take part in a conversation about the next steps for Old Town. Join us at the
Coppell Senior and Community Center at 6 pm next Tuesday night, January
31st, for the Old Town Community Conversation. Share your ideas and
feedback with City leadership.
For the upcoming May 6, 2023, Election the filing period is open now through
Friday, February 17, 2023. Visit the Election webpage for more information.
The Tri-Cities will be hosting a Regional Neighborhood Summit from 8 am –
noon, Saturday, February 18, at Life Safety Park, 820 S. Coppell Rd. Free
coffee and breakfast will be provided. RSVPs are required and can be
submitted through the Town of Flower Mound’s website at flower-mound.com.
14. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Mark Hill
B. Report on Coppell ISD - Councilmember Kevin Nevels
C. Report on Coppell Seniors - Councilmember John Jun
Reports by City Council members were read and filed.
15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
16. Necessary Action from Executive Session
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
17. Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
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Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 E.
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.076 and 551.089 of the Tex. Government Code to deliberate
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security deployments and security information and implementation of
financial transactions; and or implementation of security personnel
measures and devices involving financial transactions within the financial
department.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Presentation by City of Coppell’s Financial Advisor.
C. Discussion regarding cashless transactions at city facilities.
D. Discussion regarding the cancellation of the March 14, 2023, City
Council Meeting.
E. Discussion concerning service organization presentation funding
process.
Attachments: Bond Discussion Memo.pdf
Cashless Transactions Memo.pdf
Service Organizations Memo.pdf
Subcommittee Memo 8-30-2016.pdf
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations
6. Recognition of Ed Guignon for his years of service to the City of Coppell.
Proclamation
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation designating January 24, 2023, as
“Vicki Chiavetta Appreciation Day”; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Attachments: Vicki Chiavetta Proclamation.pdf
8. Citizens’ Appearance
9. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the Minutes: January 10, 2023.
Attachments: CM 2023-01-10.pdf
B. Consider approval to enter into a master maintenance agreement for the
annual subscription of the City of Coppell Enterprise Asset Management
System (EAM) Contract with Cartegraph Systems, LLC; with an option to
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renew annually for three (3) additional years; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Attachments: Cartegraph EAM Renewal Memo.pdf
Master Agreement Cartegraph.pdf
C. Consider approval to purchase five (5) Interceptor Utility Hybrids from
Silsbee Ford through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing vehicles;
as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; in the amount of
$285,875.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
Attachments: Vehicle Purchase Memo.pdf
Silsbee Ford Quote.pdf
D. Consider accepting the resignation of Ed Guignon from the Parks and
Recreation Board and appointing Jeff Roller as a Regular member for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
Attachments: Park Board Memo.pdf
Guignon Resignation Letter.pdf
E. Consider approval of an amended and restated grant agreement between
the City of Coppell and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce for the
Discover Coppell Marketing Campaign; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign any necessary documents.
Attachments: Chamber Contract Memo.pdf
Chamber-Belmont Marketing Agmt 2022.pdf
Chamber-Belmont Marketing Agmt 2023.pdf
Amended and Restated Grant Agreement-Chamber.pdf
End of Consent Agenda
10. Consider the cancellation of the March 14, 2023, City Council Meeting due
to the date falling during Spring Break.
Attachments: Spring Break Memo.pdf
11. Consider approval of a Resolution ordering a General Municipal Election
to be held on May 6, 2023, for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5, and 7; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute a Joint Election Agreement with
Dallas and Denton Counties.
Considerar la aprobación de una Resolución donde convoca una Elección
General para miembros del consejo de los Lugares 1, 3, 5 y 7; para el
sábado 6 de mayo del 2023; y autorizar al alcalde para firmar y ejecutar un
contrato de Elección Conjunta con los condados de Dallas y Denton.
THEO ĐÂY RA QUYẾT ĐỊNH rằng cuộc tổng tuyển cử sẽ được tổ chức
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vào ngày 6 tháng 5 năm 2023, từ 7:00 sáng đến 7:00 tối, với mục đích bầu
một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 1, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 3, một
Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 5, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 7 với
nhiệm kỳ ba năm. Ứng viên cho một vị trí nhận được đa số trong tổng số
phiếu bầu cho tất cả ứng viên cho vị trí đó sẽ được chọn để đảm nhận
nhiệm kỳ đó hoặc cho đến khi người kế nhiệm của người đó được bầu
hợp lệ và đủ tiêu chuẩn. Cuộc bầu cử sẽ được tổ chức dưới hình thức Bầu
Cử Chung do Quản Trị Viên Bầu Cử của Quận Dallas và Denton quản lý,
tương ứng, theo các điều khoản của Bộ Luật Bầu Cử Texas và Thỏa
Thuận Bầu Cử Chung với mỗi quận.
Attachments: Order of Election Memo.pdf
Resolution - Order of Election.pdf
Resolution - Order of Election - Spanish.pdf
Resolution - Order of Election - Vietnamese.pdf
12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
13. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
14. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Mark Hill
B. Report on Coppell ISD - Councilmember Kevin Nevels
C. Report on Coppell Seniors - Councilmember John Jun
15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
16. Necessary Action from Executive Session
17. Adjournment
________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 20th day of January, 2023, at _____________.
______________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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